Weekend Support Worker (Part-Time)

NHS; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a passionate Weekend Support Worker (Part-Time) to join their team at a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities. This role involves providing tailored care and support to promote independence and enhance community integration. The position requires working 24 hours weekly on weekends and offers a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents.

Benefits

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic.
• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Good communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Weekend Support Worker (Part-Time) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration. This will be a part-time role. Working 24 hours per week. Working 2 x 12-hour shifts, 08:00 am till 08:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Additional overtime is also available

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,396.80 to £26,062.40 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP82C30343

Job locations

Hungerford

RG17 0JB

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confidentWeekend Support Worker (Part-Time) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

The Old Vicarageis a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

This will be a part-time role. Working 24 hours per week. Working 2 x 12-hour shifts, 08:00 am till 08:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Additional overtime is also available

Our resident profile:

• Men and Women over the age of 18
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability
• Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs

Youre day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Up to £12.53 per hour
• No NVQ (£12.21), NVQ 2 (£12.31), NVQ 3 (£12.53)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confidentWeekend Support Worker (Part-Time) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

The Old Vicarageis a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

This will be a part-time role. Working 24 hours per week. Working 2 x 12-hour shifts, 08:00 am till 08:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Additional overtime is also available

Our resident profile:

• Men and Women over the age of 18
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability
• Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs

Youre day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Up to £12.53 per hour
• No NVQ (£12.21), NVQ 2 (£12.31), NVQ 3 (£12.53)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hungerford

RG17 0JB

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hungerford

RG17 0JB

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)